gobuster_scan · MCP Kali Pentest MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gobuster_scan does on MCP Kali Pentest

AI agents invoke gobuster_scan to trigger actions in MCP Kali Pentest. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gobuster_scan needs a policy

gobuster_scan actively performs brute-force scanning against web servers, sending large volumes of HTTP requests to enumerate hidden directories and files. This constitutes an external operation with significant impact — it can trigger IDS/IPS alerts, consume server resources, and constitutes unauthorized access if used against systems without permission.

From the tool's definition Directory and file brute-forcing tool. Discovers hidden paths and files on web servers.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

gobuster_scan Rate-limited

gobuster_scan stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gobuster_scan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gobuster_scan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gobuster_scan

What does the gobuster_scan tool do? +

Directory and file brute-forcing tool. Discovers hidden paths and files on web servers. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MCP Kali Pentest MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on gobuster_scan? +

Register the MCP Kali Pentest MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gobuster_scan: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches MCP Kali Pentest. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gobuster_scan? +

gobuster_scan is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit gobuster_scan? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gobuster_scan rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block gobuster_scan completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gobuster_scan. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides gobuster_scan? +

gobuster_scan is provided by the MCP Kali Pentest MCP server (root1856/mcpkali). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.